Bartholin cysts form when Bartholin gland ducts are blocked, leading to fluid accumulation inside of a sac. Learn about what can cause Bartholin cysts and how to treat them.

Bartholin’s glands, which help lubricate the vagina, are located where the vagina meets the vulva—or at “the the junction of the vulvovaginal entrance,” she notes.

A Bartholin’s cyst is usually small, benign, and painless, though it may appear on either one or both sides of the vaginal entrance.What Causes a Bartholin's Cyst?The Bartholin glands, located ...

When the Bartholin’s ducts are blocked, the lubricating fluid accumulates and causes a swelling which expands the glands and forms a cyst.

Cysts vary in size and occasionally become infected, which causes abscesses. Treatment for cysts of the Bartholin gland can include antibiotics, drainage of the cyst or surgical removal of the gland.

A Bartholin’s cyst occurs when ducts in the Bartholin gland are obstructed. It is usually painless, but if infected, it can become an abscess. Updated at: Aug 14, 2024 02:30 IST ...

Bartholin’s gland carcinoma encompasses several histological subtypes, with squamous cell carcinoma being the most common, followed by adenocarcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC).